Radiation Therapist with 12 years hospital experience working with EMR, Linacs, HDR, SRS, SBRT, CyberKnife, Microsoft Office suite, and Dosimetry. Bilingual in English & Spanish, and proven history of hard work, strong communication, flexibility, and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
Provided assistance with medication management.
Provided emotional support and companionship.
Completed household tasks by assisting with mail, laundry, pet care, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.
Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Radiation Therapist / Junior Dosimetrist
MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS - CANCER CENTER at TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2021
Radiation Oncology treatment and planning with Aria, EPIC, EMR, Linacs, and Cyberknife Radiosurgery.
Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Radiation Therapist
LYNN CANCER CENTER - BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
02.2009 - 10.2012
Radiation oncology treatment delivery, including SRS & SBRT Radiosurgery and HDR procedures.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
Education
AS RADIATION THERAPY -
BROWARD COLLEGE
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BA PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
BA ART -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Skills
Quality Patient Care
Imaging Software and Analyzation
Beam-Restrictive Devices
Quality Assurance
Radiation Protection Protocols
Training Junior Team Members
Radiation Oncology
Radiosurgery
Treatment Protocols
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
EMR Systems
Calming Strategies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Catalan
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
Radiation Therapist / Junior Dosimetrist
MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS - CANCER CENTER at TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL